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6 x 10 5 is how many times the value of 3 x 10 (Hint: Write your answer in standard form.)​

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Answer:

0.000036

Explanation:

When multiplying a number by 10 to the power of a positive exponent (e.g.

10

3

), move the decimal in the number that many spaces to the right (e.g.

4.5

10

3

=

4500

).

When multiplying a number by 10 to the power of a negative exponent (e.g.

10

4

), move the decimal in the number (the absolute value of) that many spaces to the left (e.g.

4.5

10

4

=

0.00045

).

For

3.6

10

5

, move the decimal five spaces to the left:

0.000036

Explanation:

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